585 results for 'Gilly Macmillan'

Romeo and Juliet is a story of passion and hatred, bawdy comedy and high tragedy. Set against a backdrop of feuds and gang warfare, this dazzling combination of emotions explores the destructive...

Kings & Queens: The Real Lives of the English MonarchsThis groundbreaking book brings to life the stories of Britain's most powerful monarchs, from Alfred the Great to Charles III. Through meticulous...

The Call of the Wild & White Fang by Jack London is a beautifully bound edition of two timeless animal stories. This Macmillan Collector's Library gift edition features real cloth binding,...

Dangerous Games: The Uses and Abuses of History explores how history affects us all. By engaging more deeply with the past, we can gain a better understanding of ourselves and the world.However,...

William Barclay's Prayer Book offers a collection of prayers that are both timeless and fresh. Written by Professor William Barclay, this volume includes prayers from his earlier works, such as...

Through the Looking-Glass, the second adventure of Alice, takes her to a place even more curious than Wonderland. She finds herself caught up in a great game of chess and sets off to become a queen...

Tallulah Tumour: Friend or Foe? by Fiona Goldsby is a personal account of one woman's experience with a serious brain tumour. With very little written material available to help her, Goldsby has...

E-moderating: The Key to Teaching and Learning Online by Gilly Salmon is a comprehensive guide for those teaching online. First published in 2011, this third edition has been fully updated to reflect...

Elizabeth Blackadder: A Masterful Artist This revised edition of Duncan Macmillan's 1999 book offers an in-depth exploration of Elizabeth Blackadder's artistic development, showcasing her remarkable...

In February 1972, two world leaders met for an hour in Beijing, changing the course of history. Richard Nixon, the first American president to visit China, and Mao Tse-tung, the enigmatic Communist...

Medicine in Iran: Profession, Practice and Politics, 1800-1925 By H. Ebrahimnejad Palgrave Macmillan US, 2014, 1st edition, 268 pages, paperback. This book explores the transformation of medicine in...

William Blake's Songs of Innocence and of Experience is a collection of visionary poems that explore the complexities of human experience. This edition features stunning reproductions of the...

Kinsey Millhone's life was marked by change and new beginnings. On May 5th, she moved back into her apartment after repairs were completed, and she soon found herself taking on a new case - to bring...

The Chalet des Anglais on Mont Blanc is a unique institution that has been a part of Oxford University's history since 1891. This book tells the story of the reading parties and notable personalities...

The Baking Cookbook by Gilli Davies and Huw Jones is a collection of 10 recipes celebrating one of Wales' most beloved dishes: the Welsh Cake. This traditional treat has gained popularity for its...

A New Era: Scottish Modern Art 1900-1950 by Alice Strang explores an alternative story of modern Scottish art, challenging the accepted view of the dominance of the Scottish Colorists. This book...

Nora Black's life in Garden Cove is turned upside down when an anonymous letter reveals her extrasensory abilities to the public. As a result, the town is plagued by a series of mysterious accidents,...

Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre is a beautifully bound edition of a beloved novel, featuring real cloth binding, high-quality paper, and gilt edges. This Macmillan Collector's Library edition includes...

Brilliantly satirizing the excesses of early nineteenth century high society, Vanity Fair is a story of love, lust, marriage, fortune and loss, as two young women navigate the corrupt world of...

The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells is a gripping semi-documentary style novel that explores humanity's struggle against an alien invasion. When a massive cylinder from Mars lands near London, the...

The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens is a beautifully bound gift edition in the Macmillan Collector's Library series. This pocket-sized hardcover features real cloth binding, high-quality paper,...

The Tempest is a masterpiece of magical effects, redemptive romance, poetry and politics. This beautifully bound edition, part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, features stunning illustrations by...

Christine Keeler's life was marked by scandal and controversy, most infamously the "Profumo Affair" that brought down the Tory government of Harold Macmillan. Now, in her own words, she shares her...

This study explores how theories of authorship have evolved over time, shifting from abstract concepts to more material approaches. It examines three key contexts that have shaped our understanding...

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd A Hercule Poirot Mystery by Agatha Christie is a gripping mystery novel that showcases the renowned detective Hercule Poirot's exceptional skills. In an English village, a...

The British Nuclear Deterrent By Peter Malone This book explores the development of Britain's nuclear weapons programme from its early beginnings to the present day. It examines the key decisions...

Sanditon, Lady Susan, & The History of England: A Rare Collection of Jane Austen's Juvenilia and Shorter WorksDiscover the lesser-known writings of one of literature's most beloved authors in this...

The Macmillan Collector's Library edition of Poems on Nature is a beautifully bound gift edition featuring real cloth binding and high-quality paper. This collection of poems is divided into four...

Warrior Lachann MacMillan seeks to forge his place in the world through battle and cunning, but his plans are complicated by the prospect of love. A political marriage is arranged for him, ensuring...

The Greengage Summer by Rumer Godden is a poignant portrayal of adolescence and loss of innocence set against the backdrop of a long, hot summer in France. When their mother falls ill, five siblings...

A Long Lunch by Simon Hoggart is a witty and insightful memoir that offers a unique glimpse into the life of one of Britain's most respected commentators. With a career spanning radio, journalism,...

Step into spring with this utterly gorgeous feel-good romance about new beginnings and blossoming romances. Gilly Claire has put the possibility of romance out of her mind after a recent heartbreak,...

Crater Trueblood loves his job as a Helium-3 miner on the moon. He's part of a tough, pioneering people who mine the lunar surface to produce energy for a desperate Earth. But when he saves a fellow...

A Little, Aloud: An Anthology of Prose and Poetry for Reading Aloud to Someone You Care For by Angela Macmillan. This unique anthology brings together a selection of prose and poetry, carefully...

Tess Durbeyfield's life is marked by tragedy and hardship, her fate inextricably linked to the repressive social norms of Victorian England. Her father's decision to send her to work for the wealthy...

The Gitanjali Or Song Offerings is a collection of prose translations made by Rabindranath Tagore from his original Bengali works. Written by one of India's most renowned poets, philosophers and...

Regional identities emerged as distinct from national self-images in 19th-century Europe, challenging centralizing nation-building efforts. This collection of thirteen essays explores why regional...

Anomalistic Psychology: Exploring Paranormal Belief and Experience By Christopher C. French and Anna Stone, Macmillan Education UK This book provides a lively introduction to the psychology...

Follow 50 colourful planes as they race through the air in this fun and interactive rhyming picture book. From long planes to short planes, each one is different and exciting.With its super-shiny...

Holism and Evolution by Jan Christiaan Smuts is a foundational philosophical work that explores the concept of holism, defined as "the tendency in nature to form wholes that are greater than the sum...

Bethoc Matheson risks her own safety to save another soul in Scotland. When she finds a bleeding man on the verge of drowning, she secures him safely in a cave and returns day after day to tend to...

Set against the picturesque backdrop of Varenna in Italy in 1957, Challenge to Venus tells the story of Fiammeta Alerani and her encounter with an Englishman. Their conflict of temperament,...

A heartwarming picture book story about losing something special - your ice cream! On a hot day, Bing really wants an ice cream, but first he needs to find Gilly's van. After a fun chase around the...

Summer on the remote Scottish island of St Kilda is a place of wild beauty, where the untamed landscape meets the untamed hearts of its inhabitants. For Effie Gillies, this is home, a place where she...

David Anderson's Histories of the Hanged reveals the shocking truth about Britain's role in suppressing the Mau Mau revolt in Kenya. Through thousands of new files and court transcripts, Anderson...

Voice and Communication Therapy with Trans and Non-Binary People Sharing the Clinical Space by Matthew Mills and Gillie Stoneham is an authoritative resource for Speech and Language Therapists...

Macbeth, a haunting tale of ambition and terror, is presented in a beautifully bound edition of the Macmillan Collector's Library. Illustrated throughout by Sir John Gilbert, this edition also...

A fresh perspective on Britain's tumultuous 1960s. Dominic Sandbrook's Never Had it So Good re-examines the myths of this period, revealing a more complicated picture of a society caught between...

Tales of Ise is a seminal work of Japanese literature, offering an unparalleled insight into ancient Japan. This beautifully crafted collection of poems and tales, along with the Tale of Genji and...

The Viking's Cursed Bride by Mairibeth MacMillan is a historical marriage of convenience romance set in ninth-century Scotland. Aoife, a half-Briton, half-Pict woman, is forced to marry Jarl Tormod...

The Right Kind of History: Teaching the Past in Twentieth-Century England By D. Cannadine, J. Keating and N. Sheldon Palgrave Macmillan UK, 2011 This book presents the first historical account of...

Red Room: New Short Stories Inspired by the Brontës is a collection of twelve new stories by some of Britain's most accomplished writers. These authors have won prestigious prizes for their work,...

War: Conflict Shaped Us by Margaret MacMillan The notion of a long period of harmony in human history is often cited, but this is not entirely accurate. Since 1945, a military conflict has occurred...

Heidi is a beautifully bound gift edition of Johanna Spyri's beloved tale. At the age of six, little orphan Heidi is sent to live with her grandfather in the mountains, where she quickly wins his...

The Tiger in the Smoke A sophisticated novel by Margery Allingham, set against the backdrop of post-war London. When Meg Elginbrodde receives photographs that suggest her husband may still be alive,...

The Ecce Homo: A Survey in the Life and Work of Jesus Christ, published anonymously in 1865, remains a fascinating case study in the power of anonymity in publishing. This book explores the complex...

The Truth about Old People by Elina Ellis is a heartwarming picture book that celebrates the unique qualities of older people. When you're small, everyone seems bigger and older, but being older...

A Study in Scarlet & The Sign of The Four is a beautifully bound edition of two iconic Sherlock Holmes novels. This Macmillan Collector's Library gift edition features real cloth binding,...

Your heart is a noisy room full of voices. These voices can come from deep within childhood, cultural influences, or habits developed in adulthood. They shape our lives and can even ruin them...

Double-Decker Dreams A Novel by Lindsay MacMillan A modern love story set against the vibrant backdrop of London, this novel follows Kat as she navigates her expectations and discovers a different...

Discover 365 Gays of the Year, a fascinating compendium of LGBTQ+ icons, one for every day of the year. This accessible and fun introduction to LGBTQ+ history brings together people who made it, from...

John Cranko's life and work are still widely admired today, 50 years after his tragically early death. A resident choreographer with the Royal Ballet, he collaborated closely with luminaries such as...

The six months that changed the world. In June 1919, Paris became the epicentre of global politics as leaders from around the globe converged for the Peace Conference. Woodrow Wilson, Lloyd George...

Winds of Change: Britain in the Early Sixties By Peter Hennessy The early 1960s were a time of great change in Britain, marked by significant shifts in its society, relationship with Europe, and...

Jane Blonde Spies Trouble by Jill Marshall is a thrilling adventure about a spy-cat named Trouble who's been kidnapped. A group of mad scientists think they've discovered the secret to a cat's nine...

The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and other stories by Robert Louis Stevenson is a masterful collection of Victorian Gothic literature. This beautifully bound edition, part of the Macmillan...

Explore 50 of the most significant documents in world history, beautifully reproduced from national archives and museums around the globe. This collection brings to life key moments that have shaped...

Jeremy Hutchinson's Case Histories is a fascinating episodic cultural history of post-war Britain, chronicling the end of deference and secrecy, and the advent of a more permissive society. Thomas...

Jon Krakauer's Into the Wild is a gripping true story of a young man's quest for independence. In April 1992, Chris McCandless set off alone into the Alaskan wilderness, leaving behind his...

The Tories and Television, 1951-1964: Broadcasting an Elite By Anthony Ridge-Newman Palgrave Macmillan UK, 2016, 168 pages, hardcover. This book explores the relationship between television and the...

Britain in 1963 was a nation on the brink of social revolution. A Conservative government, led by Prime Minister Harold Macmillan, was dedicated to tradition and old-fashioned morality. Yet, a...

Jerica MacMillan's novel explores the complexities of fake relationships and the blurred lines between reality and make-believe. When her parents' anniversary party approaches, she finds herself in...

You're feeling like a mess - and that's okay. We all are. Imperfect, chaotic, beautiful souls trying to figure out life. If you feel overwhelmed, like fun has been sucked out of life, or like you're...

Hindsight: True Love & Mischief in the Golden Age of Porn is a candid memoir by Howie Gordon, a renowned actor from the era of adult films. The book recounts his experiences with various celebrities,...

The Macmillan Collector's Library edition of Mark Twain's beloved novel is a beautifully bound gift for anyone who loves great storytelling. With its real cloth binding, high-quality paper, and...

Richard Purden's We Are Celtic Supporters offers an in-depth look at the culture and traditions surrounding one of Scotland's most beloved football clubs. Through exclusive interviews with...

After You, Prime Minister by James Douglas-Hamilton is a thought-provoking memoir that offers a unique insight into the life of a British politician. With a career spanning over 23 years as an MP at...

Les Misérables, a magnificent and sweeping story of revolution, love, and survival, is presented in this beautifully bound edition from Macmillan Collector's Library. With its real cloth binding,...

Taste and the TV Chef: How Storytelling Can Save the Planet By Gilly Smith In recent years, food-centric TV has experienced a significant surge in popularity, transforming Britain's relationship with...

Sophia Giambelli has spent her life building the Giambelli wine empire, but a new challenge is on the horizon. The family's winery is merging with a rival business, and Sophia will be at the...

Crystal: An Addictive and Gripping Gangland Crime Novel by Heather Burnside When Crystal's pimp and former lover, Gilly, dies, she is left feeling lost and vulnerable. Determined to take control of...

A Wretched and Precarious Situation In Search of the Last Arctic Frontier by David Welky. In 1906, Commander Robert E. Peary made a groundbreaking discovery from atop a snow-swept hill in the ice...

The Myth of Repressed Memory: False Memories and Allegations of Sexual Abuse By Elizabeth F. Loftus and Katherine Ketcham Macmillan, 1996 For decades, the idea that traumatic memories can be...

The Golden Talking Shop: Oxford Union Debates Empire, World War, Revolution, and Women by Edward Pearce In the first half of the twentieth century, Britain was undergoing significant changes that...

User Tested: How the World's Top Companies Use Human Insight to Create Great Experiences By Janelle Estes and Andy MacMillan In today's data-driven business landscape, it's easy to lose sight of what...